27 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHEM 1101Principles of Chemistry
Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL) This course considers basic measurement in chemistry, description of matter, the mole, atomic structure, bonding and molecular shape, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and solution chemistry. The laboratory sessions focus on development of laboratory technique. The calculations and problems associated with these topics require a basic mathematical background. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topics and development of laboratory techniques The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topic and development of laboratory technique. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits $105 lab fee
Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL) This course is a continuation of CHEM1101 and considers the states of matter, colligative properties, fundamental aspects of acid-base chemistry, basic principles of equilibrium, kinetics and selected aspects of thermodynamics. The laboratory sessions focus on quantitative behavior related to acids/bases, exploring equilibrium, heat content and properties of solutions. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topic and development of laboratory technique. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits $105 lab fee
Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL) This course is designed to introduce non- science majors to the relationship of chemistry and art. After laying a foundation based on introductory topics (atomic structure, light and color), this course will focus on the chemistry of photography, painting and pigments. The topics of art conservation and methods of detection of art forgeries will also be introduced. Guest lecturers will be invited and trips to the local art museums will be encouraged. The laboratories include experiments and demonstrations to elucidate topics discussed in lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Spring semester, even years. 4 credits $105 lab fee
This course considers the structure, bonding and reactivity of the following classes of carbon compounds: alkanes and alkyl halides. Particular attention will be paid to stereochemistry, isomerism and the mechanisms of organic reactions. The laboratory sessions focus on common organic techniques used to analyze reaction progress and for purification of compounds. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits $105 lab fee
In this course the principles and techniques of various chemical and instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis are discussed and applied. Topics include statistical analysis and method validation, complex equilibria, chemical spectroscopy, chromatography and mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry. Laboratories include the application of these methods and the analysis of environmental, biological, pharmaceutical and food samples. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits $105 lab fee
Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL) This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of chemistry that can be found in the multi-disciplinary process of brewing and appreciating beer. This will require a historical, economic, and aesthetic perspective, but will be grounded in fundamental chemistry of water, carbohydrates, solutions, and chemical reactions. Additional emphasis will be placed on yeast biochemistry, process engineering, and product analysis. The course will involve demonstrations, tasting food-grade reactants, and touring a commercial brewery. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits $105 lab fee
Biochemistry lays the foundation for a full understanding of the biological chemistry of the living cell. Students will study the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog y 199
for This course covers basic concepts of atomic structure, stereochemical principles and bonding models applied to main group and transition metal and compounds and to the structure of solids. It considers an introduction to bonding theories an reaction mechanisms of d-block complexes as well as the fundamental knowledge of the role of mental complexes in living organisms. Basic principles of inorganic coordination chemistry will be discussed and correlated
of Analysis This is a one-semester upper-level course in chemistry. The fundamental principles of analytical instrumentation will be described. Practical, real-world applications of these techniques will be explored in the laboratory. Topics will include electronics, optical spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, Fourier transforms, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatographic methods and electroanalytical methods. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Chemistry 201 Fall semester, even years. 4 credits $105 lab fee
Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. In this course, we will study the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments, and detection of selected human poisons. Students will be introduced to the concepts of dose-response relationships, toxicity of metabolites, and chemical toxicology. Spring semester, even years.4 credits of instructor Highly recommended: CHEM2111 or BIOL2131
Seminar Social Justice (SJ) Chemistry majors should consider chemistry-based solutions to issues that impact their daily lives and the lives of for poor and marginalized populations world- wide. Some issues that disproportionately influence historically disadvantaged populations are also directly related to or could be impacted by chemistry. Through the lens of chemistry social justice, this course will develop student strength in basic research competence, scientific writing and communication, and professionalism in science. This will be achieved through discussions on research strategy design, research ethics, scientific literature,
